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Ministry of Jal Shakti
Unified Registration Portal for GOBARdhan Scheme
Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation, Ministry of Jal Shakti has developed a Unified Registration Portal for GOBARdhan which was launched by the Union Minister of Jal Shakti, Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat on 1st June, 2023 with the participation of representatives from Stakeholder Ministries/Departments, State Govts and private sector. Any government/ private entity operating or intending to setup a Biogas/ CBG/ Bio CNG plant can obtain a registration number of the plant by registering on the portal .
The Unified Registration Portal for GOBARdhan is for registration of Biogas/CBG/Bio CNG plants. The portal gives a registration number to a functional/under construction /yet to start plant. State-wise number of Biogas/CBG/Bio CNG plants registered on the portal as on 25.07.2023 is as under: -
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S.No
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State/ UT Name
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CBG/ Bio CNG
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Biogas
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Total
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1
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Andhra Pradesh
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12
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0
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12
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2
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Arunachal Pradesh
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0
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0
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0
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3
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Assam
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2
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30
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32
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4
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Bihar
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14
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30
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44
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5
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Chhattisgarh
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7
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334
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341
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6
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Delhi
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6
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0
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6
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7
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Goa
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0
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2
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2
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8
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Gujarat
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17
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43
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60
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9
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Haryana
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37
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11
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48
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10
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Himachal Pradesh
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|
0
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11
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11
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11
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|
Jammu & Kashmir
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0
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20
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20
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12
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Jharkhand
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4
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9
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13
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13
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Karnataka
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8
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68
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76
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14
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Kerala
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1
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24
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25
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15
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Madhya Pradesh
|
|
14
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71
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85
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16
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Maharashtra
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43
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39
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82
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17
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Odisha
|
|
11
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0
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11
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18
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Puducherry
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0
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2
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2
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19
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Punjab
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35
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19
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54
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20
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Rajasthan
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4
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4
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8
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21
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Tamil Nadu
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12
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2
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14
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22
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Telangana
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|
8
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30
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38
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|
23
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Tripura
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0
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16
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16
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24
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Uttar Pradesh
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66
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112
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178
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25
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Uttarakhand
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4
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3
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7
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26
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West Bengal
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10
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6
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16
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Total
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315
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886
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1201
This information was given by the Minister of State for Jal Shakti, Shri Prahlad Singh Patel in a written reply in Lok Sabha today.
Ministry of Jal Shakti
Criteria for Declaring Irrigation Project as National Project
Eligibility criteria for inclusion of a project under National Projects  scheme being serviced by this Ministry, are as below:
- International projects, where usage of water in India is required by a treaty or where planning and early completion of the project is necessary in the interest of the country.
or
- Inter-State projects which are dragging on due to non-resolution of Inter-State issues relating to sharing of costs, rehabilitation, aspects of power production etc., including river interlinking projects.
or
- Intra-State projects with additional irrigation potential of more than two lakh hectare and with no dispute regarding sharing of water and where hydrology is established.
or
- Extension, renovation and modernization  projects envisaging extension/ restoration of irrigation potential of 2 lakh hectare.
However, mere eligibility of a project does not entitle its inclusion under the NP scheme. Inclusion is also dependent upon approval of Advisory Committee on Irrigation, Flood Control and Multipurpose projects of DoWR, RD&GR as per laid down procedure, investment clearance, recommendations by High Powered Steering Committee, availability of funds as well as Government priorities at that time, etc.
Central assistance in the form of grant under NP scheme, is given on the balance works component of the project
pertaining to irrigation and drinking water only. Funding pattern in this regard, is as below.
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Category
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Funding Pattern
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Projects in 8 North-Eastern, 2 Himalayan States  and Union Territories of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh
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90  : 10 
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Projects in other States
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60  : 40 
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Water resources projects in which irrigation component is not present, or those targeting provision of drinking water or tank filling for replenishing of ground water recharge sourcing water from rivers/reservoirs/canals, can also be considered for inclusion under the NP scheme, if they fulfill the above mentioned eligibility criteria for the scheme.
This Information was given by the Minister of State for Jal Shakti, Shri Bishweswar Tudu in a written reply in Lok Sabha today.
Ministry of Road Transport & Highways
Scientists should do rural and agriculture oriented research by adopting the need based and futuristic vision- Urges Union Minister for Transport and Highway Nitin Gadkari
Nagpur 2 April 2023
Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari has urged the scientists to do rural and agriculture oriented research by adopting the need based, regionwise as well as technology, research and entrepreneurship futuristic vision to make the country and the society prosperous. He was speaking as the Chief Guest in a seminar on Women In Science And Entrepreneurship- WISE-2023 organised by Indian Women Scientist Association’s Nagpur Branch in National Environment Engineering Research Inistitute’s  hall in Nagpur today. Many dignitaries including NEERI’s Director Dr. Atul Vaidya, Retired Dean of Nagpur Medical College, Dr. Vibhavari Dani were present on the occasion.
He said the research has no value in the absence of proven technology, availability of raw material, economic feasibility and marketing ability. He undelined the need to do research on the available resources like fly ash, Nag river water, garbage and solid waste in Nagpur.
He informed that Punjab and Haryana in north India are also producing biobitumin along with rice and wheat and the agriculture is being diversified in power and electricity. He suggested that it is possible to produce Bio-Bitumin by cultivating Bamboo in the wasteland near Vekoli and other public sector companies in Nagpur. He said that using bamboo for combustion in place of coal will reduce the pollution and save the environment. He also informed that the waste material from the readymade garment units in Butibori MIDC is used to make the durable and beautiful carpets at Pachgaon in Umred and training is being imparted to 1200 women. He underlined that by value addition of this type of raw material and with nice design and attractive packaging, it is possible to do the marketing of it in global market.
He said that construction was reduced by using the technology and informed that it is possible to construct the bridge in just Rs. 1000 crores instead of Rs. 1600 crores by using the Malaysian technology and reducing the distance between two pillars of the flyover and casting the beam in steel fibre which was done in the Indora to Dighori bridge, whose stone laying ceremony was performed recently. He specifically pointed out towards the savings or Rs. 600 crores on this occasion.
He also appealed all the office bearers of Indian Women Scientist Association to tap the new opportunities in research and help the social and economic transformation on the occasion of Women In Science And Entrepreneurship- WISE-2023.
Office bearers of Indian Women Scientist Association, NEERI’s scientists and students were present on the occasion.
Ministry of Home Affairs
Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah says the Narendra Modi Government stands shoulder to shoulder with the people of Uttarakhand during the natural disaster in Joshimath
Rescue and Relief Operations by the Centre and State Government are in full swing and 3 teams of NDRF have reached the spot
Rest of teams will also reach there soon and ITBP Jawans have also reached there
Have spoken with Uttarakhand Chief Minister and the Air Force has also been alerted
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi personally called up the NDRF team and guided them
We are constantly monitoring the situation
I want to assure all the residents of Uttarakhand that this situation will be brought under control at the earliest, keeping in mind all the circumstances
Central Government will provide all possible help in dealing with the disaster
Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah has said that the Narendra Modi Government is standing shoulder to shoulder with the people of Uttarakhandat the time of natural disaster in Joshimath. Speaking to the media in Maharashtra, Shri Amit Shah said that Rescue and Relief Operations by the Centre and State Government are in full swing and 3 teams of the National Disaster Response Force  have reached the spot. He said that the rest of the teams are also ready to go to Uttarakhand. Soon other teams will also reach there. Shri Amit Shah also said that ITBP Jawans have also reached there and the state machinery is also active.
Shri Amit Shah said that due to the glacier burst near Joshimath and avalanche, the flow of water increased greatly and first the water level started rising in theRishigangaRiver and later in Alaknanda River. Shri Shah said that some preliminary reports about the casualties have been received. The Union Home Minister said that in this hour of crisis, the Union Government is standing with Uttarakhand and efforts are being made that normal life can be restored soon by extending all possible help to overcome this crisis as soon as possible.
The Union Home Minister said that he has spoken with the Chief Minister of Uttarakhand and the Air Force has also been alerted. Shri Amit Shah said that the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi personally called up the NDRF team and guided them. Shri Shah said that the Minister of State for Home, Shri Nityanand Rai is monitoring the rescue operations from the NDRF Control Room in the Ministry of Home Affairs. Shri Amit Shah also said that he wants to assure all the residents of Uttarakhand that that this situation will be brought under control at the earliest, keeping in mind all the circumstances and whatever help is needed in dealing with the disaster, everything will be fulfilled by the Union Government on priority.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
India’s Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage exceeds 191.96 Cr
Over 3.24 Cr 1st dose vaccines administered for age group 12-14 years
India's Active caseload currently stands at 15,044
2,259 new cases reported in the last 24 hours
Recovery Rate currently stands at 98.75%
Weekly Positivity Rate is presently at 0.53%
India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage has exceeded 191.96 Cr  as per provisional reports till 7 am today. This has been achieved through 2,41,17,166 sessions.
COVID-19 vaccination for the age group 12-14 years was started on 16 March, 2022. So far, more than 3.24 Cr  adolescents have been administered with the first dose of COVID-19 vaccine. Similarly, the COVID-19 precaution dose administration for age group 18-59 years also started from 10th April, 2022 onwards.
The break-up of the cumulative figure as per the provisional report till 7 am today include:
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Cumulative Vaccine Dose Coverage
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HCWs
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1st Dose
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1,04,06,359
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2nd Dose
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1,00,32,661
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Precaution Dose
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50,77,626
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FLWs
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1st Dose
|
|
1,84,18,020
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2nd Dose
|
|
1,75,70,727
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Precaution Dose
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83,02,533
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Age Group 12-14 years
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1st Dose
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|
3,24,75,018
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2nd Dose
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|
1,33,64,363
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Age Group 15-18 years
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1st Dose
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5,91,09,660
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2nd Dose
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4,45,34,980
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Age Group 18-44 years
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1st Dose
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55,67,63,388
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2nd Dose
|
|
48,63,52,174
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Precaution Dose
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5,16,058
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Age Group 45-59 years
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1st Dose
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20,31,78,740
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2nd Dose
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19,00,08,329
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Precaution Dose
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|
11,12,877
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Over 60 years
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1st Dose
|
|
12,70,39,365
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2nd Dose
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|
11,84,58,135
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Precaution Dose
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1,69,11,505
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Precaution Dose
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3,19,20,599
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Total
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1,91,96,32,518
India’s Active Caseload currently stands at 15,044. Active cases now constitute 0.03% of the country's total Positive Cases.
Consequently, India’s recovery rate stands at 98.75%. 2,614 patients have recovered in the last 24 hours and the cumulative tally of recovered patients  is now at 4,25,92,455.
2,259 new cases were reported in the last 24 hours.
The last 24 hours saw a total of 4,51,179 COVID-19 tests being conducted. India has so far conducted over 84.58 Cr  cumulative tests.
Weekly Positivity Rate in the country currently stands at 0.53% and the Daily Positivity rate is reported to be 0.50%.
Ministry of Defence
CURTAIN RAISER: LAUNCH OF Y - 12654 
Mahendragiri, the last Project 17A Frigate, will be launched by Dr  Sudesh Dhankhar, wife of Hon’ble Vice President of India, Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar, at M/s Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited, Mumbai on 01 Sep 23.
Mahendragiri, named after a mountain peak in Eastern Ghats located in the state of Orissa, is the seventh ship of the Project 17A Frigates. These warships are follow-ons of the Project 17 Class Frigates , with improved stealth features, advanced weapons and sensors and platform management systems. The newly christened Mahendragiri is a technologically advanced warship and stands as a symbol of India's determination to embrace its rich naval heritage, while propelling itself towards a future of indigenous defence capabilities.
Under the Project 17A program, a total of four ships by M/s MDL and three ships by M/s GRSE are under construction. The first six ships of the project have been launched so far by MDL & GRSE, between 2019-2023.
Project 17A ships have been designed in-house by Indian Navy’s Warship Design Bureau, the pioneer organisation for all warship design activities. Aligning with the country's resolute commitment to 'Aatma Nirbharata', a substantial 75% of the orders for equipment and systems of Project 17A ships have been ordered on indigenous firms, including Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises . The launch of Mahendragiri is an apt testament to the incredible progress our Nation has made in building a self-reliant naval force.
Ministry of Defence
MNS officers at the forefront in battle against second COVID-19 wave
Nursing Officers of Military Nursing Service  are among the health care professionals who are at the forefront in the nation’s ongoing fight against the second COVID-19 wave. The officers are deployed at various Armed Forces hospitals to provide medical care to the COVID-19 patients. Two hundred and ninety-four MNS Officers are being mobilised for the newly-raised COVID-19 hospitals by Defence Research and Development Organisation  at Delhi, Lucknow, Ahmedabad, Varanasi and Patna.
Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Nursing officers of MNS have been serving the nation with loyalty and courage. They played a vital role in various repatriation missions as part of Operation Namaste and Operation Samudra Setu.
The MNS Officers have been integral part of the country’s war efforts, humanitarian assistance, rescue operations, ambulance trains, hospital ships and submarines. They are serving in advanced echelons such as Leh, Rajouri, Doda, Kargil and many other far-flung areas for the care for the troops in India. They are also deployed with UN Peace Keeping Force to countries namely Congo, Sudan, Lebanon, Friendly Foreign mission to Tajikistan etc. Comprehensive care to the combat troops in troubled areas of Jammu & Kashmir and North Eastern States add up to the preparedness and endurance of the Officers. The MNS Officers serve the Indian troops from the highest battle field to the vast dessert lands of India.
The Nursing Officers of MNS are extending their services to the people in need by upholding the theme of International Nurses Day 2021, i.e.‘Nurses A Voice to Lead, A Vision for Future Healthcare’. International Nurses Day is celebrated on 12th May every year.
Ministry of Defence
Agni-5 missile Successfully Tested
The long range ballistic missile Agni 5 is successfully flight tested at 0945 hrs today from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island . All the Radars, Electro Optical Tracking Stations and Telemetry Stations tracked the vehicle all through the course of the trajectory. All the mission objectives have been achieved. Raksha Mantri Smt Nirmala Sitharaman has congratulated all the DRDO Scientists, Staff, Armed Forces and Industries for the success of A5 Mission.
SRR/NAo/Rajib
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Cabinet
Cabinet approves Amendment of in the Customs and Excise Act, relating to abolition of cesses and surcharges on various goods and services to facilitate implementation of GST Regime
Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved the following proposals:
i. Amendment to the Customs Act, 1962;
ii. Amendments to the Customs Tariff Act, 1975;
iii. Amendment to the Central Excise Act, 1944;
iv. Repeal of the Central Excise Tariff Act, 1985; and
v. Amendment or repeal of the provisions relating to Acts under which cesses are levied.
The above proposals will result in the following benefits:
i. Insertion of Sections 108A and 108B in the Customs Act, 1962 seeks to provide for furnishing of information relating to import/export of goods by specified persons to enable analysis and detection of cases of unter/over-valuation in imports and exports, misuse of export promotion schemes including the Drawback Scheme and violations of the provisions of the Customs Act and various other laws under which Customs officials have been authorized to effectively implement these laws; and
ii. Amendments or repeal of various provisions of other Acts which will no longer be relevant consequent upon roll out of GST will result in cleansing of the irrelevant portions from the Statute Book and reduce multiplicity of taxes.
Ministry of Home Affairs
Secretary General INTERPOL calls on Union Home Minister, assures best support of INTERPOL for fight against Terror
Secretary General, INTERPOL, Mr. Jürgen Stock, called on Union Home Minister, Shri Amit Shah, in New Delhi today. He thanked Shri Shah for the commitment shown and cooperation extended and assured best support of INTERPOL for the fight against terror. He also conveyed that the three focus areas of INTERPOL are counter terrorism, organised & emerging crime and cyber crime.
During the meeting, Shri Shah proposed hosting of INTERPOL General Assembly in New Delhi in the year 2022, as part of celebrations of the 75th Anniversary of Indian Independence. He also expressed India’s willingness to be a Regional Hub of INTERPOL Global Academy by extending assistance as well as infrastructural support.
While in conversation with Mr. Stock, the Home Minister emphasised the zero tolerance approach of Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi to Drug Trafficking, International Terrorism, Dirty Money and Money Laundering. He called upon INTERPOL to accord top most priority in fighting these menaces. Shri Shah also underlined the urgent need for a long term strategic action plan in fighting these menaces not just in Asian region but across the world.
Shri Shah conveyed that over the years, Indian Intelligence and Investigation Agencies have acquired rich and varied experience in their decades old fight against terrorism. INTERPOL is welcome to actively collaborate with Indian Law Enforcement Agencies to make best use of this expertise. He also mentioned the recent amendments in UAPA.
The Home Minister expressed concern about the delay in publication of Red Notices and an urgent need for proactive pre-publication consultation for ensuring expeditious publication of Red Notices. He conveyed that such cooperation enables India to more intensely pursue high profile fugitive economic offenders and terrorists.
Mr. Stock appraised the Home Minister about the databases of INTERPOL that house 100 million records, secure global data communication channel  and other tools through which INTERPOL is assisting Law Enforcement Agencies across the world. He desired that Indian Law enforcement Agencies may make efforts to ensure more extensive use of INTERPOL’s tools and databases, more particularly at Border Control Points. Mr. Stock also assured enhanced operational cooperation.
Ministry of Railways
To Improve Passenger Amenities Railways Increases Freight Rates
8.75% increase in freight rates for major commodities
Freight rates of food grains, flours, pulses, fertilisers, salt, and sugar have not been increased
Freight rates of cement and petroleum  have not been increased
Additional revenue generation for Indian Railways to the tune of Rs. 3,344 Cr
Indian Railways has rationalised its freight rates to ensure additional revenue generation across the network for improved passenger amenities.
The rationalisation of freight rates will result in a 8.75% increase in freight rates for major commodities such as coal, iron and steel, iron ore, and raw materials for steel plants.
Furthermore, the haulage charges of containers has been increased by 5% and the freight rates of other small goods have been increased by 8.75%.
However, the freight rates of food grains, flours, pulses, fertilisers, salt, and sugar have not been increased, keeping in mind farmers and the common man. Additionally, the freight rates of cement and petroleum  have not been increased.
The decision to rationalise freight rates will result in additional revenue generation for Indian Railways to the tune of Rs. 3,344 Cr. The additional revenue will further help enhance various aspects of Railways including safety, service, punctuality, etc.
NITI Aayog
NITI Aayog convenes the National Convention on Prevention of Maternal, Adolescent and Childhood Obesity
NITI Aayog convened the National Convention on Prevention of Maternal, Adolescent and Childhood Obesity under the chairmanship of Dr. V.K. Paul, Member , NITI Aayog and Co-chairmanship of Dr. R Hemalatha, Director, Nutrition Institute of India.
Presenting the problem, Dr.Rakesh Sarwal, Additional Secretary , NITI Aayog described obesity as a “silent epidemic” .In the National Consultation global experts, representatives from UN bodies, central ministries and national research institutions presented their evidence regarding increasing prevalence of obesity and presented best practices for obesity reduction.
Arjan de Wagt, Chief Nutrition, UNICEF presented evidence onthe increasing burden of over nutrition in India. Professor William Joe, IEG shared valuable data on the current and emerging trends of obesity in certain geographies of India.
Shariqua Yunus, Head of Unit and Programme Officer , WFP emphasized on the need to diversify food-based social safety nets to prevent obesity. Monika Arora, Director of Health Promotion Division, PHFI along with Rachita Gupta, National Professional Officer  WHO deliberated on obesogenic marketing strategies on Indian Television.Global experts Kathryn Backholer, Professor at Deakin University and Tim Lobstein, Policy Director, World Obesity Federation conveyed how obese population is an unhealthy population and the cost of treating obesity, is the cost of junk food marketing.
In the convention, Secretaries of Ministry of AYUSH and Department of Youth Affairs placed their suggestions on promoting healthy behaviour.Senior officers of Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Ministry of Women & Child Development, Ministry of Education and Ministry of Information & Broadcasting echoed the need for introducing behavioural change and a favourable policy landscape.UNICEF Country representative, YasmineHaque also endorsed the same.
All panellists expressed unanimous need to address this issue on a priority basis, with a resounding emphasis on better mass communication around encouraging physical activity, healthy eating and lifestyle. A need for a whole of government and a whole of society approach was emphasised in tackling the twin challenge of obesity and under. An urgent need for adopting strategies related to fiscal measures, regulating front-of-package labelling, promoting healthy diet, physical activity and lifestyle options emerged as key themes for future deliberations and actions.
In conclusion, Dr. V.K Paul, Member , NITI Aayog called for a multi-sectoral approach targeting the adolescents to promote activity and healthy lifestyle.